Re: MRI update on me

[Guest guest]

Hi Stella,

That sounds like GREAT news. I think you should talk to the doctor about

the painful headaches you are getting , see if he wants any other tests done,

and see if there is some kind of medication you can take. Are they migraine

headaches etc. good luck and keep us posted. perhaps the cyst is causing

sinus like headaches?

Vi

In a message dated 11/10/2008 5:54:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

stellarah@... writes:

I got the results from the MRI. It was negative with contrast. No

definite focal abnormality identified within the brain. However, there

is a small retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus. This still

doesn't explain my headaches though. What should I do? I just cannot

keep on going like this, with headaches everyday.

Stella

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[Guest guest]

So glad it is nothing lethal. Now let't get you some help. What did the

doc suggest???

Try a headache clinic - is there one near you? These are usually run by

neurologists. My daughter tried biofeedback which helped some . She has

had migraine headaches since age 4. Lamictal is the only med which ever

helped even a little but she can't take it when pregnant, so bio feedback

has been an option. Also IMATREX helped if she got it fast enough at the

beginning.

Also, has anyone talked to you about rebound headaches? These occur from

taking meds for headaches which then feed off the meds so if you don;t take

the med you get a headache.

> I got the results from the MRI. It was negative with contrast. No

> definite focal abnormality identified within the brain. However, there

> is a small retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus. This still

> doesn't explain my headaches though. What should I do? I just cannot

> keep on going like this, with headaches everyday.

>

> Stella

>

>

>

--

Sara - Life is a journey- we choose the path.

[Guest guest]

You must be relieved to get that good news. Could the cyst on your sinus being

causing the headaches? I know I get really bad sinus headaches that will last

for days on end. Also, my aunt used to get a lot of headaches and then someone

recommended that she stop using sweeteners in her coffee/tea/baking etc. or

anything with aspertame (not sure of spelling sorry) in it (diet pop). She did

this and her headaches stopped. Not sure how much I believe in that but it

worked for her ....

Ali

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[Guest guest]

I know at times we want an answer in situations like this so they can

be solved. Bless your heart. And then you still seem lost and

frustrated. My sister has been having horrible migrains too. Of

course a lot stress in her life has may be in yours, probably doesn't

help. But she quit eating chocoate and hers haven't came about as

often. I agree with the prior post. Try cotting things like she said

our of you diet, or at least cut down on them. I couldn't imagine not

having chocolate and neither could my sister, so she thought, she said

it is worth missing it so she doesn't have those horrible migrains. I

feel for you, I'll continue to pray!!! Are you seeing a neurolagist by

the way, don't recall you saying, but they can really help!!! good

luck, AMY

-- In , " stellarah " wrote:

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> I got the results from the MRI. It was negative with contrast. No

> definite focal abnormality identified within the brain. However, there

> is a small retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus. This still

> doesn't explain my headaches though. What should I do? I just cannot

> keep on going like this, with headaches everyday.

>

> Stella

>

[Guest guest]

Def see if its related to something in your diet, allergies. Hubby had

very bad problems, had sinus surgery and now is SO much better!

Glad to hear the MRI was good.

>

> I got the results from the MRI. It was negative with contrast. No

> definite focal abnormality identified within the brain. However, there

> is a small retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus. This still

> doesn't explain my headaches though. What should I do? I just cannot

> keep on going like this, with headaches everyday.

>

> Stella

>

[Guest guest]

Is there a " site " to review everything??

In CA I get paid to stay home with Angie and she gets protective

supervision, she also gets Medi-Cal in addition to health insurance

through hubby's company...so co-pays are basically nothing. Would it

be dumb to give all this up????

> > >

> > > I got the results from the MRI. It was negative with contrast. No

> > > definite focal abnormality identified within the brain. However,

there

> > > is a small retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus. This still

> > > doesn't explain my headaches though. What should I do? I just cannot

> > > keep on going like this, with headaches everyday.

> > >

> > > Stella

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

> --

> Sara - Life is a journey- we choose the path.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

stella, i am glad it was negative, I would see about a second opinion, sometimes

a fresh mind can find an answer. will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

shawna

 

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Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 4:53:32 PM

Subject: MRI update on me

I got the results from the MRI. It was negative with contrast. No

definite focal abnormality identified within the brain. However, there

is a small retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus. This still

doesn't explain my headaches though. What should I do? I just cannot

keep on going like this, with headaches everyday.

Stella

[Guest guest]

Stella, I have suffered with migraines for years about 1-2 a year

depending on stress levels. There are lots of other triggers like

ham,bacon,cheese, etc this have nitrates.Chocolate, colas, wines,etc.

They can give you a list of foods that trigger headaches.

Allergies,infections, dental problems,etc. Maybe you are suddenly

allergic to something different you are using like a new

detergent,cologne,food,drink,etc. Are you getting less sleep. I just

found out that I am dehydrated which can and has caused headaches,heart

racing, fainting,etc.The internist is putting me on topamax to see if

this will help.If you are still worried make an appointment with a

neurologist and let them check you out.Just a thought but it never

hurts to get a second opinion. What about your blood pressure? My blood

pressure was 153/88 and it was causing my headache,dizziness,and so on.

Cyndi B

>

> I got the results from the MRI. It was negative with contrast. No

> definite focal abnormality identified within the brain. However, there

> is a small retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus. This still

> doesn't explain my headaches though. What should I do? I just cannot

> keep on going like this, with headaches everyday.

>

> Stella

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Stella,

So Good to hear that your MRI was clear. It must have been such a relief. I also

suffered with migraines throughout my childhood and as a young adult. I had very

long hair at the time. One doc suggested that I cut my hair. I did and can't

remember the last time I had a migraine.

Charlyne

Subject: MRI update on me

To:

Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 5:53 PM

I got the results from the MRI. It was negative with contrast. No

definite focal abnormality identified within the brain. However, there

is a small retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus. This still

doesn't explain my headaches though. What should I do? I just cannot

keep on going like this, with headaches everyday.

Stella

[Guest guest]

I have migraines. I had MRIs too with nothing remarkable noted. Could you be

having migraines? What does your neurologist say? Maybe you need a new

neurologist? There are good Rx drugs for migraines you could try. My ob/gyn is

also a big help with this, as migraines tend to hit women in midlife before

menopause. Oh, joy. Just a thought if they have ruled out other causes.

Beth

MRI update on me

I got the results from the MRI. It was negative with contrast. No

definite focal abnormality identified within the brain. However, there

is a small retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus. This still

doesn't explain my headaches though. What should I do? I just cannot

keep on going like this, with headaches everyday.

Stella

[Guest guest]

I have migraines also and I was getting them more frequent this past year. My

MRI showed nothing. I have to monitor my caffeine, drink plenty of water, and I

am on Topomax. It has worked like a miracle because I am not getting those

cluster headaches every day. Now, I just get a headache when I have too much

caffeine or am extrememly tired and did not eat well.

I go to a neurologist but I see the headache specialist.

Holly

[Guest guest]

I was taking Excedrin Migraine and then I asked a neuro about my

headaches and she told me to stop taking them because of rebound headaches. That

was the only meds that help me. So my primary doctor gave me some headaches for

tension. I can take up to four a day, the generic name is cephadyn. I took two

yesterday and of course it didn't help me, but today I feel better. I looked

online to research the retention cyst and it looks like I need to see a ENT. I

know all the specialist for a, but don't know any for adults. How pitiful

is that, I always put my baby's first. Thats what mothers are for though.

Stella Harrelson

[Guest guest]

It might be worth a try. I do drink a lot of diet Pepsi. Someone at work

suggested that I cut out sugar completely. I just don't know if I would be

tolerable if I do that, if I could even do it. It very well could be something

in my diet.

Stella Harrelson

[Guest guest]

I haven't seen a neurologist, just a primary doctor. I've had to basically tell

him what to do for me. I'm thinking I will call him today and see if they well

either give me some type of referral to see a ENT or a neurologist. I have Blue

Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama through my job, so I don't really know how they

do the referral thing. I wonder if I need to see both.

Stella Harrelson

[Guest guest]

Man, I drink diet drinks everyday. I will have to try to cut down on them. I can

tell that nobody will want to be around me.

Stella Harrelson

[Guest guest]

Your so silly, I am sure people will still want to be around you!!!

LOL.. HEy I was just going to ask you too, Topamax is for migrains, my

mom takes them and so does my sister. It seems to help them. My Dr.

actually gave it to me for weight loss. It helps with that too, but I

couldn't take it, it made me legs tingly and my fingers. Bummer...

But be carefull cutting down on things, a had a friend who drank soda's

everyday, she decided to quit cold turkey and she got really sick, they

said it was caffein withdrawl. - AMY

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> Man, I drink diet drinks everyday. I will have to try to cut down on

them. I can tell that nobody will want to be around me.

>

> Stella Harrelson

>

[Guest guest]

I am sorry to reply to another post on yours Stella! Made a boo-boo!

>

> Man, I drink diet drinks everyday. I will have to try to cut down on

them. I can tell that nobody will want to be around me.

>

> Stella Harrelson

>

[Guest guest]

Stella, I am with Sara on the Diet Pepsi maybe being the culprit.

Here is why. I was having fibroid my-alga symptoms and headaches. I

was drinking about 2-2liters a day of Pepsi.I was also having memory

problems,and attacks that were like heart attacks and I was

hospitalized several times. I read an article in a Woman's World Mag

that a women was having the same symptoms. She quit drinking diet

Pepsi and with a few days she felt better. Diet Pepsi has the same

componet as embalming fluid. I stopped having fibroid my-alga,memory

started coming back and I felt better. That was over 4 years ago. The

DAN doc that I take to said it is better to drink the sugar that

the sugar subs. Even though splenda is made from sugar it is the way

it is processed.Good luck Cyndi B

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> It might be worth a try. I do drink a lot of diet Pepsi. Someone at

work suggested that I cut out sugar completely. I just don't know if

I would be tolerable if I do that, if I could even do it. It very

well could be something in my diet.

>

> Stella Harrelson

>

[Guest guest]

Holly, You take topamax. The Doc wants me to try that. How long have

you taken topamax? I was scared to try after I read the symptoms were

almost the same as what I have been doing. Dizziness,difficulty

concerntrating,weakness,nausea,vision problems, upset

stomach,diarrhea.Have you had any of these symptoms? Cyndi B

>

> I have migraines also and I was getting them more frequent this past

year. My MRI showed nothing. I have to monitor my caffeine, drink

plenty of water, and I am on Topomax. It has worked like a miracle

because I am not getting those cluster headaches every day. Now, I

just get a headache when I have too much caffeine or am extrememly

tired and did not eat well.

> I go to a neurologist but I see the headache specialist.

> Holly

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[Guest guest]

Man. I guess I am addicted to them. As far as Topamax, I was taking it, but I am

on Pristiq (a pill for severe depression) and the two does not g-haul. I felt

like I was losing my mind. I was being very absent minded (more than usual)

confused, and dazed. My mom actually asked me what medicines I was taking and

she took it upon herself to look up the side effects. The Pristiq said do not

take with any mood disorder meds, migraine, or headache meds because it can be

life threating. I took the emails to my doctor and he said he wanted me to stay

on the Pristiq because I wasn't crying all the time and ect. So he took me off

the Topamax and gave me something for tension headaches that can be taken up to

four times a day. I feel like a freaking dope head. He gave me some nerve

medicine to take when I feel like I'm fixing to have a nervous breakdown. I

swear I have never had any medical problems. Now I feel like I'm slowly falling

apart. It could be that I

will be 30 this month. It might just be in my head.. Who knows. I'm a mystery.

Stella Harrelson

[Guest guest]

Holly, Oh Dear, I have problems with putting together words now. I

think it's called getting older and the brain is not working. Really

I started that when I was drinking diet pepsi. I was addicted. So

you still take topamax? Cyndi B

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> Cyndi,

> I have been taking it for about 4 months and so far I am loving it.

I did not have any of the symptoms except the loss of words at

times. They say it can make you not be able to put words together

and that did happen to me, but it slowly went away. It was like I

just could not come up with the words I needed to say. Not that I am

EVER at a loss for words! ha!

>

> The good side effect is that it does help you lose a few pounds. I

am down to my lightest in 9 years, with the excetion of right after

Jake was born. After that I ballooned up thanks to Elavil. I will

never take that again!

>

> I am prone to kidney stones so I really had to weigh the side

effects. I just was fighting headaches every day and nothing was

working. Plus the migraines I would have would have me vomiting and

ready to go to the ER.

>

> Holly

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[Guest guest]

Holly, Splenda is made from sugar but 's holistic Dr. said it is

the way splenda is processed that she does not like. She says to use

real sugar and not a substitute. Cyndi B

>

> Splenda is suppose to be different because it is actually a product

of sugar. Asparatame is purely chemical.

> Holly

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[Guest guest]

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> splenda gives me a headache as well as asparatame, I can not use either

>

Well, y'all already know what I am going to mention in regards to any

artificial sweetener are all " rat poison " , " Sweet poison " .

http://www.sweetpoison.com/

http://www.organicnutrition.co.uk/aspartame-side-effects.htm

Splenda®: Is It Safe Or Not?

http://www.issplendasafe.com/

Here is a visual experiment of the " sweet poison " .

http://myaspartameexperiment.com/

Some conventional medical professionals will not tell you this as you

will hear " bogus or do not believe everything your read " .

Yet one suffers from unexplained underlying medical issues going on.

It is just being cautious.

Irma,20,DS/ASD

[Guest guest]

I have cut back a lot. I'm drinking my first can of diet Pepsi and it's the

second day. Go me!!! I had a h/a today, but I figured it could be from detox

withdrawals, so I gave in and drank one. I'm willing to anything to stop having

h/a. I did schedule me an appointment with an ENT. It's not until next month. So

maybe she can determine what else I can do to stop having these darn h/a.

Stella Harrelson

[Guest guest]

>

> IF you suddenly withdraw from caffeine you will have fierce h/a.

Cut in half first and then wean off it. IT is a pretty bad chemical

to go cold turkey.

Must totally agree, never go cold turkey boy one could really go

through some withdrawal side effects. What an addiction one could undergo.

Good luck to all on this mission.

Irma